Consider a Wire in a Magnetic Field, as Shown in the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

Consider a wire in a magnetic field, as shown in the following figure, with a current flowing downward through it. What will happen to the wire?

• A) The wire will be forced toward the north pole.
• B) The wire will be forced perpendicular to the plane of the magnetic field, into the page.
• C) The wire will be forced perpendicular to the plane of the magnetic field, out of the page.
• D) The current will cease flowing.
• E) The wire will be forced toward the south pole.

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